Dude... that song sucked. In most cases (95%) I can't stand such predictable music and I have even less tolerance when the predictability is encompassed by uninnovative, unentertaining, watered-down, guitars and boxy drums. My sympathies for the loss of a drummer, but if he chooses this style then would you really want that in your style? Of course I'm just overly expressing my opinion here, so feel free to verbally assault me if anyone disagrees.

Oh, and regarding the "greatest band ever" thing, I've just passed that off as uneducated in the field of professionals versus amateurs.